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[Changes in the content of glucocorticoids in the plasma and tissues of rats in postnatal ontogeny]
Abstract:
The concentrations of two glucocorticoids (corticosterone and cortisol) were investigated in plasma and tissues of adult albino male rats and preweaning pups. An increase in corticosterone concentration in plasma and kidneys during maturation was shown. A steroid undistinguishable from cortisol in TLC, RIA and HPLC tests was detected in pups. A conclusion is made that cortisol takes part in hormonal regulation of immature rats.